Vintage / Antique quilts
 

I bought a bundle of beautiful soft coloured fabrics at a quilt show last week, but on opening found they were fat 1/8s and not fat 1/4s. So have been busy looking for the correct sizes pieces, and just ordered the final two this a.m. (Don't feint when you see the prices, this is what we pay for good fabric here)

Rose and Violets Garden

My problem is - where have all those photos of lovely vintage/antique quilts gone now that I have the fabric. Hopefully all you ladies and gents have suggestions. I don't want dresden fans or applique. Do you think crazy patchwork would suit, as I am almost resigned to doing that?

Oh now see, that looks somewhat like the Robyn Pandolph fabrics i have a lot of. Romantic prints to me. I have no idea what to do with them as I am definitely not in a romantic mood and no one is getting married that I know of. so no ideas from me.

Very pretty fabric! How about a scrappy Irish Chain with an off white fabric in between?

https://www.mollyandmama.com.au/rose...rden-projects/ This site made me aware of this beautiful fabric. Part way through her post she mentions that she is working on a "gorgeous quilt" to share with her readers. Sign up to get a notice when it is released. The post is from January of this year. I signed up but no notice yet. I did buy the full set of 21 fat quarters and can hardly wait to see what she does with them.
Here is another site for some inspiration. http://www.creamcraftgoods.com/2020/...ts-garden.html

Oh the pin cushion on mollyandmama site is gorgeous!! Thanks for that link.

That pin cushion is what made me buy the fat quarters. I just love it. Am hoping the the quilt she designs will be as pretty and there will be enough scraps left over to make the pin cushion.

Seeing those prices on fabric gives me a whole new admiration for Ausie Quilters. What you must sacrifice just to make your quilts....AMAZING.

Years ago I made a "french Rose Quilt" I think If you google it, you should find photos. It is the pattern of the raw edge layered applique roses. The original pattern was by Heather French.

OH SewingPup, thanks for reminding me of that quilt. i always said I'd make one and have yet to do so. I must ponder this.

Have you looked on Pinterest for ideas?
Here are a few traditional / antique examples from Pinterest:
A shoofly quilt
A floral log cabin
Road to Oklahoma (I did this in wildflower fabric several years ago and it was lovely; unfortunately have since lost the photo)
Some "broken dishes" examples
Some "Jacobs ladder" examples

Such beautiful and soft colors in this palate. This is one that I would do a Depression block with. All HST darker against lighter and so pretty with these colors. https://www.quilterscache.com/D/DepressionBlock.html .

Thank you all for your input. Still waiting for those 2 fabrics but have been been looking thru my pics for ideas (one can spend hours & days searching on my pc). Found a beautiful quilt 'Bubbles' by member Thepolyparrot, but all those drunkards path blocks - even with the special foot for these I think they would drive me nuts. I do like Jacobs Ladder, or a variation, much quicker too, also crazy patch or hexagons. I made a quilt for DGS using a variety of sizes of the economy block, and loved that one, all in blues. Hopefully the fabric will speak to me when I get my mojo back.

Hello Gay - I think your fabrics are lovely and I immediately thought of a recent email received from Rachel Hauser of Stitched in Color. She's preparing for a sew-along soon with her recently released Honeycomb Stars pattern. I realize this is not vintage/antique but it would be a beautiful quilt made with your fabrics. Here's a link to her site - Honeycomb Stars by Stitched in Color

Another thought, Jen Kingwell's soon to be released book - Quilt Recipes - has several patterns that I think would finish lovely in your soft, pastel colors. Wensleydale and Diamond Exchange are my two favorites. Here's a link - Jen Kingwell Quilt Recipes

Just my random thoughts - look forward to what you decide and hope you find your mojo soon!

Hugs, Christine

Hello Christine, good to know you're home. Have been thinking of you much lately so will have to email you now. The Honeycomb Stars is very nice, and I loved her Winki Stars. Will need to get some neutral background fabrics as the ones I have need something added.